12 Constellations That Inspired the Zodiac — and the Astronomers Who Mapped Them

2. Taurus: The Bull

Taurus, the bull, is one of the oldest documented constellations, known since the Early Bronze Age. Ancient Sumerians and Greeks saw it as a symbol of strength. Claudius Ptolemy and other astronomers cataloged its brightest stars, including Aldebaran and the Pleiades cluster. Taurus played pivotal roles in agricultural calendars and mythologies. For more, see Britannica: www.britannica.com/place/Taurus-constellation